Charles Clay among late draft picks to hit it big in NFL - Tulsa World He might not be Tom Brady, but former Tulsa Golden Hurricane standout Charles Clay does have something in common with the New England Patriots quarterback: Both were sixth-round NFL Draft picks. Subscription required We have used your information to see if you have a subscription with us. So far we have not found one. If … [Read more...]
NFL Draft Musings: College systems contribute to lack of NFL QB prospects – CBSSports.com
NFL Draft Musings: College systems contribute to lack of NFL QB prospects - CBSSports.com Where are all the quarterbacks? "The college game is killing us," one NFL general manger said. "Not just the quarterbacks, but it makes it tough to evaluate all the positions. But it's really true with the quarterbacks." There were only seven quarterbacks picked in this year's draft, the fewest since 1955. … [Read more...]
QB Shane Carden brings accuracy, 'fiery attitude' to Bears – Chicago Tribune
QB Shane Carden brings accuracy, 'fiery attitude' to Bears - Chicago Tribune In an NFL draft that lacked a flawless quarterback prospect, only seven were selected, the fewest chosen in 50 years. Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota went 1-2 and then only five more quarterbacks had their name called in the next 254 picks. Bears general manager Ryan Pace said in an ideal world he would like … [Read more...]
Fantasy value of 2015 draft picks – ESPN
Fantasy value of 2015 draft picks - ESPN Christopher Harris, Fantasy Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Six-time Fantasy Sports Writing Association award winner Author of "The Big Clear," a noir thriller 0 Shares Print After the 2014 season, it's tempting to have a new perspective on rookies for fantasy football. After all, running backs like Jeremy Hill, Andre Williams and Tre Mason … [Read more...]
Philip Rivers' version of trade story doesn't add up – ESPN
Philip Rivers' version of trade story doesn't add up - ESPN Jim Trotter, NFL Close Former senior NFL writer at Sports Illustrated Covered Chargers, NFL for The San Diego Union-Tribune Member of Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors since 2006 0 Shares Print Philip Rivers wants you to believe he has no idea where the trade talk began. He wants you to believe he had … [Read more...]
Mailbag: Five subtle draft trends – ESPN
Mailbag: Five subtle draft trends - ESPN John Clayton, NFL senior writer Close Senior NFL writer and commentator Joined ESPN in 1995 Member of the writers' wing of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio 0 Shares Print Holding this year's NFL draft in Chicago appeared to be a great move. Seeing close to 60,000 football fans watching a draft in a waterfront park was amazing. … [Read more...]
NFL Draft 2015: The Best Picks of the Year – Bleacher Report
NFL Draft 2015: The Best Picks of the Year - Bleacher Report John Bazemore/Associated Press Over the past three days, we've seen the theater of the 2015 NFL draft play out. Some players were overdrafted, others were underdrafted, but as they say, it only takes one. Through all seven rounds, steals were found on each level, with a team stepping up to the plate to take dropping talents. Some … [Read more...]
NFL Draft Picks 2015: Full Listing of Grades and Results Before Rounds 4-7 – Bleacher Report
NFL Draft Picks 2015: Full Listing of Grades and Results Before Rounds 4-7 - Bleacher Report Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images There are likely members of all 32 NFL fanbases making Super Bowl plans already after the first three rounds of the NFL draft. Unbridled optimism is the name of the game with any draft, and the 2015 edition was no exception. There were potential franchise quarterbacks, … [Read more...]
2015 NFL Draft results: Fantasy football fallout for first round quarterbacks – SB Nation
2015 NFL Draft results: Fantasy football fallout for first round quarterbacks - SB Nation Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tennessee Titans got their guys, but what does that mean for your fantasy team? The first round of the 2015 NFL Draft is a wrap. And after 32 newly acquired players had made their way up to the stage in order to bearhug the commissioner, only … [Read more...]
Fantasy value of 2015 first-rounders – ESPN
Fantasy value of 2015 first-rounders - ESPN Christopher Harris, Fantasy Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Six-time Fantasy Sports Writing Association award winner Author of "The Big Clear," a noir thriller 0 Shares Print It happens that fast. On Thursday night, three months of evaluation and speculation turned into cold, hard facts, and now we know where some of the best … [Read more...]